October Sky (1999)
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Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.
Themes:Coming Of AgeOvercoming AdversityPersonal GrowthFriendshipEducationDreams And AmbitionParent-Child RelationshipsSmall Town LifeDiscover Similar ThemesMood:HopefulHeartwarmingNostalgicInspiringUpliftingDiscover Similar Mood
Based on the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes, and eventually became a NASA scientist.
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Directed by: Joe Johnston, Fred Murphy, Betsy Magruder
Produced by: Larry Franco, Peter Cramer, Marc Sternberg
Composed by: Mark Isham
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